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JOHN CARROLL


EDITOR & FOUNDER

john@endpointsnews.com @JohnCendpts
John Carroll on LinkedIn

John D. Carroll is a biotech analyst and writer with decades of prize-winning
experience in journalism. A co-founder of Endpoints News, he has covered
biopharma for the past 20 years. Aside from his daily industry coverage for
FierceBiotech, where he was named editor in 2003, leaving in 2016, Carroll has
been a regular speaker at biotech events around the globe. He’s been quoted by
The New York Times, The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Times of London and
more. He’s also keynoted at biotech gatherings around the world and addressed
student audiences at MIT and Harvard. Carroll has contributed stories from
Central America (1982) and Ireland (1984) to the Dallas Morning News and Time
and wrote for the Houston Press. He spent 6 years as editor and publisher of the
Dallas Business Journal, was publisher of the short-lived Texas Business and
early in his career was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team of reporters and
editors at the Kansas City Star & Times.


ARSALAN ARIF


PUBLISHER & FOUNDER

aa@endpointsnews.com @AKAarsalan
Arsalan Arif on LinkedIn

Arsalan Arif founded Endpoints News to realize a vision of an independent
journalism company covering the most critical developments for leaders across
the biopharma world. Arsalan has cultivated a global team of writers and media
pros to serve that core mission, now with over 30 full-time staff and counting
whose work is seen daily by decision-makers who are changing the world of
medicine. Since founding the company in 2016 with editor John Carroll, Arsalan
and his team have attracted more than 125,000 subscribers spanning executive and
scientific leadership at the top 25 pharma companies and thousands of biotech
startups across the globe. His journalism duties include editing Endpoints'
Early Edition and contributing news reports on cybersecurity and technology.
Before founding Endpoints, Arsalan was the publisher of FierceBiotech and
launched FiercePharma at FierceMarkets in Washington, DC. After growing his
career in the nation's capital, he returned to his native Kansas and now lives
with his family in Lawrence. Born and raised in Wichita — the aviation capital
of the world — Arsalan has been a private pilot for 21 years. His parents
emigrated from India, built small businesses in Kansas, and credits them for his
education and entrepreneurial drive.


SHEHLA SHAKOOR


MANAGING DIRECTOR

shehla@endpointsnews.com @ShehlaShakoor
Shehla Shakoor on LinkedIn

Shehla has been at Endpoints since its inception, forming the first systems and
processes during the startup stage. In the early days, she contributed news
items, established early editorial processes alongside handling sales,
accounting and operations. As the company grew, she moved to lead the operations
group, including subscriptions, events, and ad operations. Now she oversees
marketing, events and product development while maintaining a roster of clients.
In her free time, you will find Shehla reading all kinds of other news besides
biotech and running after her rambunctious toddler while the mild-mannered
9.75-year-old looks on.


IGOR YAVYCH


CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

igor@endpointsnews.com Igor Yavych on LinkedIn

Igor has been leading the development of all Endpoints technologies since day
one. A true citizen of the world, he’s been developing Endpoints from his
travels around the world, and Ukraine, where he is based. Currently, he oversees
all things technology at Endpoints, ensuring everything runs fast and smoothly
and readers have the best experience possible. He passionately believes in the
free and open Internet.


LIRRA SELIBIO


SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER

lirra@endpointsnews.com Lirra Selibio on LinkedIn

Lirra Selibio handles various subscription-related inquiries and support for
Endpoints News. In her free time, she sews and watches movies. Hailing from
sunny Philippines, she is a mom of one and a hobby baker.


AMBER TONG


SENIOR EDITOR

amber@endpointsnews.com @AmberTongPW
Amber Tong on LinkedIn

Amber Tong is the senior editor at Endpoints News, where she reports on news and
feature stories while keeping an eye on the overall voice and look of the site.
Her coverage varies daily but as a Hong Kong native, she is particularly excited
about biopharma trends in China. A graduate of Rice University, she has
previously written for and edited the Rice Thresher, Houstonia Magazine,
Governing Magazine and The Chautauquan Daily. Amber is based in Hong Kong.


VALENTIN MANOV


CREATIVE DIRECTOR

vm@endpointsnews.com Valentin Manov on LinkedIn

Valentin is a dynamic and multi-disciplined creative director and senior graphic
designer with a passion for creating innovative design solutions. He has over 10
years of experience as a freelancer providing various design and visual
consultancy services to clients across the globe, such as Oracle, AMT & PepsiCo.
Valentin has a sharp eye for detail and strives to produce designs that are
memorable, meaningful and stand out.


DAWN CLEVELAND


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SALES

dawn@endpointsnews.com

Dawn is a tax and financial professional with an Enrolled Agent designation
under the IRS and a passion for all things involving numbers. She has an eye to
improving efficiency, clarity, and accountability in all financial transactions
and thrives on analysis of business practices to find ways that ensure money is
being spent in a way that furthers the business. In her spare time, she is the
#1 fan of her three soccer-playing boys, loves running, camping, and hiking in
her local Blue Ridge Mountains, and enjoys the freedom to work remotely from
anywhere she can find an internet connection.


KATHY WONG


EDITOR

kathy@endpointsnews.com Kathy Wong on LinkedIn

Kathy Wong is the editor at Endpoints. Kathy is a recent graduate from the
University of Kansas, majoring in Journalism with a minor in French. In the
evenings you’ll find Kathy helping out at her parents’ Chinese restaurant. In
her free time she enjoys doodling, playing with and taking photos of her dog,
Felix, and enjoying life to its fullest.


ALEX HOFFMAN


SENIOR COPY EDITOR

alex@endpointsnews.com

Alex Hoffman comes to Endpoints News as copy editor after more than a decade
writing for lifestyle magazines in the Kansas City area and the state of Kansas,
predominantly covering the local sports and music scenes while also penning
business profiles. A graduate of the University of Kansas, he also enjoys golf,
the symphony, classic rock, summer weather and visiting national parks. Alex is
based in Overland Park, Kansas.


MELISSA NAZZARO


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

melissa@endpointsnews.com

Melissa comes to Endpoints News with nearly 2 decades of life sciences media
experience. Specializing in B2B Marketing, corporate and employer branding,
Melissa enjoys partnering with organizations on strategic and thoughtful
marketing campaigns. Prior to joining Endpoints, she was at BioSpace and
clinical trials publisher, CenterWatch. When Melissa isn’t spending time with
her husband, two sons and two dogs on Boston’s north shore, she can be found
working out every morning to earn a sensible portion of M&Ms every night.


NICOLE DEFEUDIS


EDITOR

nicole@endpointsnews.com @Nicole_DeFeudis
Nicole DeFeudis on LinkedIn

Nicole DeFeudis is a Bay State native and proud University of Massachusetts
Amherst Journalism Department graduate. She previously covered local news as a
general assignment reporter at the Lowell Sun, and has also written for the
Boston Globe Magazine, Daily Hampshire Gazette, and Worcester Telegram &
Gazette. When she isn’t working on a story, you’ll find Nicole kayaking or lost
in a good book.


MAX GELMAN


SENIOR EDITOR

max@endpointsnews.com @MaxGelman
Max Gelman on LinkedIn

Max hails from New Jersey and spent several years of baseball reporting and
editing. Over the course of two seasons, Max covered the St. Louis Cardinals,
Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox for MLB.com and the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch. He arrives at Endpoints excited about the new challenges of
writing about the pharmaceutical industry and biotech world. Max graduated from
Northwestern University with a degree in journalism.


JAIME MCCLAIN


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,
CLIENT SUCCESS

jaime@endpointsnews.com
Jaime McClain on LinkedIn

Jaime currently serves as an Associate Director at Endpoints News. She brings
several years of account management and digital marketing experience to the
team. In her spare time, Jaime enjoys spending time on the lake in her hometown,
enjoying time with family, and taking her golden retriever, Mack, on walks
around town.


CASSIDY MURPHY


MEDIA EXECUTIVE

cassidy@endpointsnews.com
Cassidy Murphy on LinkedIn

A graduate from the University of New Hampshire, Cassidy’s role as an account
executive at Endpoints News falls right in line with her proximity to the Boston
area. There’s a push and pull in the industry on which biotech hub is biggest,
but you can count on Cassidy to spend her summer’s on the water, keeping on top
of her emails regardless of which hub is fighting for first place. She finds joy
in keeping in touch with her family and friends and giving lots of love to her
three dogs. You can find Cassidy scheming to find the best cuisine and planning
travel in between calls with her clients.


KARA THIBAULT


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, EVENTS

kara@endpointsnews.com

Kara is a Portland native with a Journalism degree from Northeastern University,
where she frequently reported on healthcare policy and news. She is passionate
about current events, politics and taking a million photos of her Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel. In her free time she likes to travel to new countries with her
partner, listen to show tunes, binge the newest Netflix series and explore her
adopted city of Austin.


ZACHARY BRENNAN


SENIOR EDITOR

zachary@endpointsnews.com @ZacharyBrennan
Zachary Brennan on LinkedIn

Zachary Brennan is senior editor for Endpoints, covering the US regulatory
agency and others around the globe. He previously wrote about the FDA, Covid-19,
and the biopharma industry for POLITICO, and was managing editor for the
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society's news publication. A DC-area native,
he majored in English at Northwestern University and still misses Buffalo Joe's.


DEANA CATONI


OPERATIONS MANAGER

deana@endpointsnews.com
DeAna Catoni on LinkedIn

DeAna Catoni serves as the Operations Coordinator at Endpoints News. She is a
proud graduate from Florida Atlantic University holding a Bachelors's degree in
Digital Marketing. DeAna loves any activity that involves water. When she isn’t
working, DeAna can be found wakeboarding, boating, going to the beach, traveling
to new countries, and volunteering to promote awareness for our oceans and
marine life.


MYKOLA CHORNYI


DEVELOPER

mykola@endpointsnews.com

Mykola comes to Endpoints News with over a decade of development experience and
intends to use his extensive skillset to evolve Endpoints' products and improve
user experience. In his free time, Mykola can be found tinkering with the
Arduino platform and creating various useful things, such as home automation
devices, with his loyal Siberian Husky named Roxy by his side.


ALEXANDER LEFTEROV


GRAPHIC DESIGNER

alefterov@endpointsnews.com
Alexander Leftov on LinkedIn

Alex is a seasoned web and graphic designer who is on a mission to immerse our
readers in a world of sleek designs. Born with an eye for detail, he utilizes
out-of-the-box approaches to create unique visuals. A true coffee lover and
proud dog owner, Alexander constantly strives for self improvement.


AMANDA FLOREZ


CHIEF OF STAFF

aflorez@endpointsnews.com
Amanda Florez on LinkedIn

Amanda is the Chief of Staff at Endpoints News. She is responsible for all
things people and culture related at Endpoints. Amanda is based in Ankeny, Iowa.
In her free time, she loves traveling with her husband Jereme, their three
children, Lilly, Sarah, and Joshua, and occasionally the family Mastiff named
Smalls. Amanda is an animal lover and a foodie, who enjoys a good beach on any
coast.


JULIE NOTARIO


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

jnotario@endpointsnews.com
Julie Notario on LinkedIn

Julie discovered her love of publishing through a work-study job at Georgetown,
followed by time at The Atlantic and 15 years with another leading life sciences
B2B publisher. The most gratifying parts of her job are forming lasting client
relationships, consulting on the most effective ways to achieve marketing goals,
and getting creative on new programs. Julie lives in St. Louis, and outside of
work enjoys cooking, (eating), travel, design, and spending time with her
husband and two kids. She spends most weekends on her parents' horse farm.


BETH SNYDER BULIK


SENIOR EDITOR

bbulik@endpointsnews.com @BethSBulik
Beth Bulik on LinkedIn

Beth Snyder Bulik is senior editor for Endpoints News covering pharma marketing,
advertising and commercialization. She was most recently senior editor at Fierce
Pharma Marketing where she wrote and edited daily news, features, and special
reports for the past six years. Before that, she was a long-time staff writer
and freelancer for Advertising Age, covering a variety of beats including
technology, digital marketing and advertising agencies.


KARI ABITBOL


DIRECTOR, CLIENT SUCCESS

kabitbol@endpointsnews.com

As head of the client success team, Kari oversees campaign delivery for all
advertising and client-directed webinars.

Prior to Endpoints, Kari held diverse public relations, marketing and
communications roles with a Washington, D.C. public relations agency, a global
information solutions provider and two esteemed public and private universities.
She also founded a consultancy focused on strategic communications and content
development.

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and a New Jersey native who found her
way to Ohio after living in Washington, D.C., Florida and Texas, Kari loves
grilled food, the great outdoors and spending time with her husband, son and two
amazing dogs.


ANDRII TOMCHYSHYN


LEAD DEVELOPER

atomchyshyn@endpointsnews.com

Andrii joins Endpoints News as a lead developer whose responsibilities include
ensuring and implementing best practices in application building and overseeing
a growing team of developers. He has over 10 years of professional experience in
software engineering and 5 years in team management. He is passionate about
sci-fi and space. In his free time, he plays strategy games and football, and
enjoys biking.


CLARA BUI


SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

cbui@endpointsnews.com
Clara Bui on LinkedIn

Clara is a Boston-based virtual producer for Endpoints News. Along with her
audio/visual and filmmaking background, Clara has extensive experience in
technical production, particularly live/virtual events. Clara has supported a
number of conferences and seminars. Clara’s portfolio also includes short films,
interviews, and social videos. In her free time, Clara enjoys being a cat mom,
cooking spicy foods, and tabletop gaming.


KYLE LAHUCIK


ASSOCIATE EDITOR

klahucik@endpointsnews.com @ky_lahucik
Kyle LaHucik on LinkedIn

Kyle LaHucik is an associate editor at Endpoints News, where he covers the
people, partnerships, powder and pipelines behind the biopharma industry. His
time on the beat began at Fierce Biotech, where he reported on financing,
clinical trial results, management moves and the stories of LGBTQ+ leaders in
life sciences. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism,
Kyle has previously reported for Mergermarket, Bloomberg, the Columbia
Missourian and other publications. He runs marathons, bikes along the Chicago
lakefront and dabbles in bouldering outside of work hours.


LEI LEI WU


NEWS REPORTER

lwu@endpointsnews.com @leilei_wuu

Lei Lei (pronounced "Lay Lay") joined Endpoints as a news reporter in 2022. She
graduated from Cornell University, where she studied biochemistry and had a
column in the student paper. She splits her time between New York and New
Jersey, and outside of work, you might find her concocting new coffee creations
or binge-watching sci-fi shows.


MEG ESTACIO


SENIOR MEDIA SPECIALIST

mestacio@endpointsnews.com

Based in Manila, Philippines, Meg serves as the Senior Media Specialist at
Endpoints. She is responsible for preparing advertising reports, answering
client inquiries, managing the CRM, and assisting the sales team. Outside of
work, Meg loves to spend time with her daughter and her dog. She enjoys the
beach, sunsets, traveling, and exploring new places.


DELANEY MILLER


EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

dmiller@endpointsnews.com
Delaney Miller on LinkedIn

Delaney Miller is a graduate from Southeastern University holding a Bachelor's
degree in Organizational Leadership and a Master's in Business Administration.
She enjoys anything health and fitness and has spent time volunteering at a
local workout studio in Lakeland, Florida. She also enjoys traveling, cooking
delicious meals, and spending time at the Florida beaches that she grew up on.


KAYLA GOFF


SUBSCRIPTIONS COORDINATOR

kgoff@endpointsnews.com

Kayla Is the subscriptions coordinator at Endpoints. She has over 10 years of
customer service experience. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her
family, photography and attending concerts of various genres.


JARED WHITLOCK


FEATURES EDITOR

jwhitlock@endpointsnews.com @Jared_Whitlock
Jared Whitlock on LinkedIn

Jared Whitlock is the features editor at Endpoints.

Previously a freelance journalist and MIT knight science journalism fellow in
fall 2021, his work has appeared in publications like WIRED, STAT and The New
York Times.

Prior to this, he was a biotech, healthcare and special projects reporter at The
San Diego Business Journal.

When not fussing over words, he can be found surfing at various San Diego
beaches.


JAMES CHERRICK


CONTROLLER

jcherrick@endpointsnews.com

James is the Controller for Endpoints. He is an accounting professional with a
passion to drive efficiency, team health & happiness & an overall desire to lead
the Endpoints team into their next series of goals. In his spare time, James is
an avid runner, a die hard Mets, Cowboys & Notre Dame fan and a craft beer
enthusiast. Most importantly, James loves to spend time with his wife, Danielle,
and his two kids, James & Maizie, as they navigate life, youth sports and all
the day to day chaos that life throws at them.


ROB ROWLAND


DATA MANAGER

rrowland@endpointsnews.com

Rob Rowland joined Endpoints News in 2022 as Data Manager, Audience Insights.
Based in the Nashville, TN area, he has held diverse operational roles,
primarily in the experiential entertainment industry where he played key roles
in company growth, KPI monitoring, and process scalability. Rob loves spending
time at home with his wife and two daughters, is an avid Atlanta sports fan, and
enjoys deploying his analytical mindset in fantasy football.


ELLIOTT KASTNER


COPY AND PRODUCTION EDITOR

ekastner@endpointsnews.com

Elliott joined Endpoints News as a copy and visuals editor in 2022 with a
background in teaching, writing, and SEO. He graduated from Oklahoma State
University with a master’s in poetry, and spends much of his off-time still
trying to perfect his penmanship in notebook after notebook. He enjoys playing
guitar, entertaining his cat Louise, and making homemade dumplings.


LISA MAYHUGH


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

lmayhugh@endpointsnews.com
Lisa Mayhugh on LinkedIn

Lisa is an Administrative Assistant at Endpoints News. She handles a variety of
tasks and administrative duties that are constantly changing. Her background in
Education makes organizing and scheduling her super powers. Lisa lives in sunny
Tampa, Florida. She loves to travel with her wife, Diana and spend time with
their two rescue pups, Piper & Luna. Lisa is an animal lover who enjoys
volunteering with a local animal rescue group. She is a voracious reader and can
often be found poolside or at the beach with a good book in hand.


NAT GONZALEZ


PRODUCTION MANAGER

ngonzalez@endpointsnews.com

As Production Coordinator, Nat supports the execution of live and virtual events
at Endpoints News. They recently graduated from Boston University with a BA in
English Literature and Medieval Studies, and enjoyed stage managing and
directing productions of Shakespeare plays. In their free time Nat loves to
read, sneak off to Boston’s North End for cannolis, and tend to their many
(many) houseplants.


DREW ARMSTRONG


EXECUTIVE EDITOR

drew@endpointsnews.com @ArmstrongDrew
Drew Armstrong on LinkedIn

Drew Armstrong is the Executive Editor of Endpoints News, and joined the
newsroom in 2022. He has nearly two decades of experience as a health care
journalist in New York and Washington, D.C. most recently a 12-year career at
Bloomberg News. There, he led the newsroom's U.S. coverage of the Covid-19
pandemic, developed its "Prognosis" health care vertical and managed a team of a
dozen journalists covering every aspect of the American health care system.
Prior to Bloomberg, he spent five years covering U.S. health policy at
Congressional Quarterly, where he wrote about the enactment of the Affordable
Care Act. His work as a writer, editor and data project manager has won or been
recognized by multiple journalism awards, and he has appeared regularly on
television and radio to discuss his work. Armstrong lives in the New York City
area with his family.


KATHERINE LEWIN


NEWS REPORTER

klewin@endpointsnews.com

Katherine Lewin joined Endpoints News in 2022. She was the enterprise reporter
at the Florida Times-Union before joining Endpoints, and was also a Poynter
fellow and Report for America corps member. She graduated from Flagler College
with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International Studies. When not
working, she is surfing or hanging out with her two dogs.


BOHDAN SHARKO


DEVELOPER

bsharko@endpointsnews.com

Bohdan is a JavaScript developer who supports and develops the Endpoints News
website. He was always interested in tech, but he started his IT career at 28
years old after spending a few years in the fitness industry. He spends his free
time with his family or doing sports. He lives an active lifestyle and often
travels, goes to the shooting range, and rides a bicycle.


RYAN MCRAE


CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

rmcrae@endpointsnews.com
Ryan McRae on LinkedIn

Ryan McRae is the Chief Revenue Officer for Endpoints News, overseeing the
subscription and advertising businesses. He brings over a decade of media
leadership experience to Endpoints, with previous senior revenue roles at The
Atlantic, Business Insider, and The Guardian. He holds an MBA from Columbia
Business School and lives in New York City with his wife and two children. When
not working, he spends far too much time thinking about college football -
especially his beloved (and recently beleaguered) Florida Gators.


ANDREW DUNN


BIOPHARMA CORRESPONDENT

adunn@endpointsnews.com

Andrew Dunn is a biopharma correspondent, focused on uncovering and explaining
the future of the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. He joined Endpoints
News in 2023, most recently working as a senior healthcare reporter at Business
Insider. He previously worked as a reporter at BioPharma Dive, and his reporting
has been cited by news outlets including the Washington Post, CNN, and the New
York Times. He’s also appeared on CNBC, C-SPAN, and MSNBC to discuss his work.
He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in
journalism and economics, and lives in Washington, DC.


JAIMY LEE


DEPUTY EDITOR

jlee@endpointsnews.com
Jaimy Lee on LinkedIn

Jaimy Lee is the deputy editor of newsletters. She joined Endpoints in 2023. She
has more than 15 years of experience covering pharma and the business of
healthcare. She was most recently the health editor at MarketWatch, where her
work during the Covid-19 pandemic was recognized by SABEW and the Newswomen's
Club of New York. She has held a mix of editing and reporting roles, including
on LinkedIn’s editorial team. Prior to LinkedIn, Jaimy was the executive editor
of Medical Marketing + Media, and covered pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and
the supply chain for Modern Healthcare. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.


KHRYSTYNA DEMYDA


QA ENGINEER

kdemyda@endpointsnews.com
Khrystyna Demyda on LinkedIn

Khrystyna Demyda is a quality engineer with Endpoints News. She has a master's
degree in software engineering and has been a QA for over 2 years. She improves
products she works on, reducing the number of errors and increasing their
quality. In her free time, she likes to read books, especially detective stories
and techno-thrillers, and is also fond of swimming. She enjoys spending time
with her family and friends. She especially appreciates traveling, traditions,
culture, and taking in incredible views.


RYAN CROSS


SENIOR SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT

rcross@endpointsnews.com

Ryan Cross is the Senior Science Correspondent at Endpoints News. He joined the
newsroom in 2023 after covering biotech for The Boston Globe. Before that he was
at Chemical & Engineering News where he led coverage of COVID vaccines, gene
editing, and all things RNA. His work has also appeared in MIT Technology
Review, Science, STAT, and more. Ryan is a graduate of Boston University's
master's program in science journalism, and he studied genetics, neuroscience,
and medicinal chemistry at Purdue University. He is from Indiana and currently
lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


MAKSYM SHPACHENKO


QA ENGINEER

mshpachenko@endpointsnews.com

By the age of 25, Maksym had already attained 3 degrees: a bachelor’s in law, a
second bachelor’s in business economics, and a master's degree in business
analytics. Determined to help create reliable digital products, he decided to
pursue a career in QA engineering. Maksym was previously employed at Raiffeisen,
but he ended his contract with the bank due to their position on russia's
invasion of Ukraine.

Before the war, you could find him at parties, going to gigs, woodworking, and
making wine. Nowadays, he devotes his free time to volunteering for the benefit
of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. When he’s not in front of the computer, he’s
poring over a Stephen King novel.


TYLER PHILLIPS


SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

tphillips@endpointsnews.com

Tyler joined Endpoints News in 2023 as a Sr. Account Executive overseeing
Enterprise subscriptions. He brings 6+ years of sales experience along with a
background in journalism where he spent 5 years doing a little of everything in
a TV newsroom.

When he’s not working, Tyler enjoys programming movie screenings in his backyard
with his fiancée, hanging out with his dog Keanu Reeves, traveling as much as
possible, and hiking/biking/kayaking across his adopted state of Michigan. He
also enjoys the excitement, joy, and misery of sports fandom with summer
evenings consumed by the Atlanta Braves and fall Saturdays dedicated to the
Auburn Tigers.


ABBEY HARBART


ASSOCIATE MARKETING DIRECTOR

aharbart@endpointsnews.com

Abbey Harbart joined Endpoints News in 2023 as Associate Marketing Director for
Subscriptions. Equipped with over a decade of marketing expertise in digital
strategy, media, and subscription services, Abbey's mission is to get Endpoints
News in front of everyone who will benefit from it. She would also like to
travel the world, especially to unique spots where she and her husband can scuba
dive and connect with people and nature. You may also find Abbey playing sand
volleyball, teaching dance and baton twirling, or taking dance classes herself.


LIA DEGROOT


JUNIOR FDA REPORTER

ldegroot@endpointsnews.com

Lia DeGroot covers the FDA for Endpoints. She most recently wrote about the
agency for Inside Health Policy, where she focused coverage on medical devices,
vaccines, and food oversight. She graduated from George Washington University
where she majored in journalism and mass communication and edited The GW
Hatchet. When she's not reporting you can find her reading, running, visiting
museums, and eating her way through Washington, D.C., where she lives.


CARRIE CLIGGETT


VP OF EVENTS

ccliggett@endpointsnews.com

Carrie Cliggett is a seasoned event executive with decades of experience in
planning, designing, and executing impactful events across various sectors,
formats, and geographies. She has a proven track record of delivering memorable
and engaging experiences for attendees and stakeholders, as well as driving
revenue and growth for the organizations she works with.

As the Vice President of Events at Endpoints News, Carrie oversees the strategy,
operations, and design of events, leveraging her expertise in event design,
technology, and marketing. She leads a talented and diverse team of event
professionals, empowering and inspiring them to achieve excellence and value in
every aspect of event management. Carrie lives in Long Island with her family.


WYLISA LYNCH


CS ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

wlynch@endpointsnews.com

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Clinical Trials Arena, to writing long-form features and scoops as an
investigative journalist for GlobalData Insights. His reporting paved the way to
roles at Reuters Insight as the head of pharma research and at Economist Impact
as a Covid-19 vaccine development consultant. Born in the Philippines with
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Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer is a deputy editor for Endpoints News. She previously
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industry-moving mega-mergers and analyzing the new ways people are going to the
doctor. As an editor she’s worked on stories that get inside Big Tech’s
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grew fast, and what that meant for patients. She launched Insider’s annual 30
under 40 list and authored the Insider Healthcare newsletter from 2018 to 2021.


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experimenting with new recipes, reading, and exploring new cafes. She currently
lives in Brooklyn, NY, but identifies strongly with her New Jersey roots.


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Anna Brown is a Biopharma Breaking News Reporter at Endpoints News. As well as
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industry. She previously worked as a senior digital producer developing and
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biomedical sciences from the University of Bristol and is also based in London.


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Ayisha joined Endpoints from Scrip, where she spent nearly two years covering
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industry dealmaking. Prior to this, she was an investigative journalist at
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London as well as a diploma in multimedia journalism. In her spare time, she
enjoys running, yoga and watching horror films.


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she reported on corporate news for The Wall Street Journal and national news for
Bloomberg. She graduated from the University of Southern California and is now
based in New York City, where she likes to wander around until her feet hurt.

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